iPhone app for tracking mpg

Kraeken · 10-14-2008, 09:27 PM

I downloaded an app called "Accufuel" for my iPhone. You choose your vehicle from the database, and you input data at fillup- amount of fuel, mileage, price of gas (optional) and it keeps a record of this and also tells you your mpg, for the last fillup and the average. It can also keep track of several vehicles at once. My 4Runner's computer said I was getting 17.7, and Accufuel said I was actually getting 14.84. I know its just a fancy calculator, but it is easy, and there are are a few other apps out there that do the same thing.

Just thought I'd give a heads up. They are coming out with some sick stuff for the iPhone!

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Adam F · 10-15-2008, 06:50 AM

What would be really cool is if you could hook your iphone up to the OBD2 port and use it as a scanner and get real time data.

Wait...there already is

http://devtoaster.com/products/rev/index.html

Kraeken · 10-15-2008, 07:23 AM

Holy crap

scuba · 10-15-2008, 09:12 AM

I wish i had an Iphone, and a truck with obdII, Thats badA$$

X-AWDriver · 10-15-2008, 09:14 AM

How does it compare to doing it the old fashioned manual way of calculation?

TrikeKid · 10-20-2008, 10:11 PM

I can calculate mileage with my $25 dollar Nokia... I don't need a fancy application to do subtraction and division for me. I also get the added bonus of not owning an Apple product.

EvaMonky · 10-21-2008, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam F

What would be really cool is if you could hook your iphone up to the OBD2 port and use it as a scanner and get real time data.

Wait...there already is

http://devtoaster.com/products/rev/index.html

Lol, it's interesting....

But then you have to hook up your phone to your truck, then your computer, then your computer....

Seems more like a gimmick than something useful.

trbizwiz · 10-21-2008, 07:13 AM

That rev thing looks like it will be sweet. Sadly I dont think my 92 has OBDII. I will probably download the fuel app. I know I can do the math myself, but it would be kind of cool to have all the info stored in the phone, and maybe I can access it through I tunes and print it like a spread sheet. It will be kind of interesting with my future propane mod.

Adam F · 10-21-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvaMonky

Lol, it's interesting....

But then you have to hook up your phone to your truck, then your computer, then your computer....

Seems more like a gimmick than something useful.

Say what? No computer neeeded, just a wireless adapter plugs into your OBD2 port and sends the info to your Iphone.

Yes, for the most part a gimmik, but it would be cool, and you can read your codes when needed.

3.slow · 10-22-2008, 12:36 AM

I admit it is cool what technology can do but I suggest you trade your iphone for a welder and do something productive...(smiley face thing)

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Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,397	What would be really cool is if you could hook your iphone up to the OBD2 port and use it as a scanner and get real time data. Wait...there already is http://devtoaster.com/products/rev/index.html __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear Last edited by Adam F; 10-15-2008 at 06:52 AM.

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scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WHEELIN BIG BEAR Posts: 6,963	I wish i had an Iphone, and a truck with obdII, Thats badA$$ __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA

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X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,173	How does it compare to doing it the old fashioned manual way of calculation? __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

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TrikeKid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roy, WA Posts: 325	I can calculate mileage with my $25 dollar Nokia... I don't need a fancy application to do subtraction and division for me. I also get the added bonus of not owning an Apple product. __________________ '85 Xtra Cab Knobbly tires and such things. Last edited by TrikeKid; 10-20-2008 at 10:12 PM.

10-21-2008, 07:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
trbizwiz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 351	That rev thing looks like it will be sweet. Sadly I dont think my 92 has OBDII. I will probably download the fuel app. I know I can do the math myself, but it would be kind of cool to have all the info stored in the phone, and maybe I can access it through I tunes and print it like a spread sheet. It will be kind of interesting with my future propane mod. __________________ [b]Tom H Mt Vernon, MO 1992 Toyota DLX 4x4 reg cab 3.slow 5 speed MODS: chevy 63 swap, frame rust repair, SDORI BJ spacers, OME shocks up front doestch tech shocks rear, Downey headers, energy suspension bushings http://www.yotatech.com/f151/project-oxy-moron-151018/

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3.slow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sacramento/San mateo, CA Posts: 4	I admit it is cool what technology can do but I suggest you trade your iphone for a welder and do something productive...(smiley face thing)

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